Many tourists choosing to stay in favelas during World Cup

Jun. 28, 2014
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Thursday, May 29, 2014 -- The community of Rocinha, the largest single favela in the Americas, with around 200,000 residents. It was pacified in November 2011. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- Economy in Rio, tied to the World Cuo. -- Photo by Lianne M Milton, Freelance ORG XMIT: LM 131152 Rio economy 5/29/2014 [Via MerlinFTP Drop] / Lianne M Milton for USA TODAY